How are our fresh water drinking zones protected?

The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) set the depths to protect our natural fresh water zones on interest in Texas. By law, the surface casing of a well must extend 20 feet beyond the depth of a fresh water zone as determined by the RRC. The surface casing is cemented back to the surface to protect these fresh water bearing zones.

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1. Why does my water seem cloudy?
2. Why does chilled tap water taste better than water straight from the tap?
3. Does Mansfield have hard water?
4. Is my water safer with water purification devices?
5. What is causing the staining of my plumbing fixtures?
6. Where does our water come from?
7. What is the cause of taste and odor in my drinking water?
8. How are our fresh water drinking zones protected?